San Francisco is a foodie paradise, and many of the eclectic dishes developed here have gone down as California legends. When searching for authentic Californian food, diners need look no further than the closest restaurant, since many chefs put their own spin on classic dishes from burritos to sushi. However, there are some iconic foods that are uniquely California. For sampling these bites, here are some of the restaurants that offer original Californian fare.

Chowder in a Bread Bowl — Boudin Bakery

A marriage of seafood and fluffy baked bread is made in the Chowder in a Bread Bowl offering from Boudin Bakery. Though chowder is arguably an East Coast tradition, the addition of a freshly baked sourdough bread bowl is entirely California — and entirely delicious. After tasting this San Francisco mainstay, visitors to the city might have a hard time returning to oyster crackers with their chowder back home.

Cruffin — Mr. Holmes Bakehouse

Croissant? Muffin? Yes and yes. In a city known for its exceptional baked goods Mr. Holmes Bakehouse has managed to elevate simple baked fare to the next level — and it’s got California written all over it. The cruffin is a croissant that’s baked in a muffin tin to produce an impossibly tall pastry that’s stuffed with all kinds of deliciousness, from seasonal fresh fruit to billowy cream.

Dutch Crunch Bread — Roxie Food Center

Sourdough isn’t the only California bread that San Francisco is known for. Dutch crunch bread, which Roxie Food Center has turned into a San Fran staple food item, is a delightfully soft bread with a crackly, crumbly topping that makes eating a sandwich a borderline religious experience. While there are plenty of places to experience Dutch Crunch throughout the city, Roxie Food Center provides a wealth of sandwich options with fresh deli meats and cheeses.

Oysters — Swan Oyster Depot

This is a Bay town, after all, and seafood is king, which makes the oysters at Swan Oyster Depot a must try dish for the San Francisco tourist. Swan specializes in local oysters served on the rocks for the freshest seafood experience out there. They’re amazing when chased with a local brew and a Dungeness crab.

Country Bread — Tartine Bakery

In the city built on bread, a mention of one of the most famous San Francisco sourdoughs — the Country Bread from Tartine Bakery — is an essential. This bread is leavened with natural yeasts from the San Francisco air and lovingly cooked to crackly, craggy perfection. With a little avocado on top (Tartine offers avocado toast on its menu), this is a California fete fit for any time of the day.